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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.32, 14,372.09 and 3,341.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.32, 14,372.09 and 3,341.46 is: 5,012.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.32 : 14,372.09 = 3,341.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.32/14,372.09 = 3,341.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.32x = 14,372.09 × 3,341.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.32x = 48,023,763.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,023,763.85/9,581.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,012.23

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